Distance to the capital: 441 km (274 mi) The municipality of Dom Pedrito ends in the south, on a short border, with the Department of Rivera, Uruguay, and the lands of Terras da Tempestade.

A Spaniard, Pedro Ansuateguy, known as Dom Pedrito, organized this illegal activity, opening the path that gave way to roads, hence the origin of the name of the municipality.

After the Revolution of 1923, there was a huge growth in progress throughout the area, principally in the sectors of livestock and wheat.

Dom Pedrito has always kept its geographic distribution since its emancipation, not giving land to any other municipality.

The majority of the population in the city declares itself Catholic, however in the last few years there has been a considerable amount of growth in the number of Protestants in the municipality.